Research outputs
2026
Emerging circular economy practices, environmental health risks, and the “tailings paradox” in Africa’s artisanal and small-scale mining: Evidence from Ghana
Arthur-Holmes, F., Vazquez-Brust, D. A.
1 Feb 2026, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 176, 18p., 104305
Research output: Article
Is a licence for small-scale mining a means, an end, or both? Politics of ASM formalisation and environmentally-responsible mining in Ghana
Arthur-Holmes, F., Tomude, E. S., Damtar, D.
1 Jan 2026, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 175, 15p., 104290
Research output: Article
2025
Becoming a friend of the foe: The evolving perspectives on the ‘cohabitation’ strategies of large-scale and artisanal and small-scale mining operations
Ofosu, G., Arthur-Holmes, F.
1 Nov 2025, In: World Development. 195, 10p., 107137
Research output: Article
Friends or foes: Can large-scale mining companies partner with small-scale miners? Yes, they can?
Ofosu, G., Arthur-Holmes, F., Siaw, D., Sarpong, D.
1 Oct 2025, In: Journal of Rural Studies. 119, 10p., 103709
Research output: Article
Sexual and gender-based violence in artisanal and small-scale mining in Ghana: implications for African women's socioeconomic empowerment and well-being
Arthur-Holmes, F., Abrefa Busia, K., Amponsah, E. B., Mengba, J. D.
1 Sep 2025, In: Extractive Industries and Society. 23, 101635, 10p., 101635
Research output: Article
Sustainability transition paradox: Emerging dimensions of illegal artisanal and small-scale mining of critical minerals in Africa
Arthur-Holmes, F., Boafo, J.
1 Sep 2025, In: Resources Policy. 106, 12p., 105673
Research output: Article
Hidden mining capitalism, mineral transportation chain, and gendering livelihoods in Africa's artisanal and small-scale mining: Evidence from northern Ghana
Arthur-Holmes, F., Mengba, J. D.
1 Aug 2025, In: Resources Policy. 107, 27p., 105608
Research output: Article
Gender as an entangled force: Gendered mining entanglements, labor organization and leadership structure in artisanal and small-scale mining
Arthur-Holmes, F., Matey, P. D.
1 Apr 2025, In: Journal of Rural Studies. 115, 16p., 103594
Research output: Article
Reconceptualizing the youth and waithood notions: African youth agency and rural livelihoods in artisanal and small-scale mining
Arthur-Holmes, F., Yeboah, T.
1 Jan 2025, In: Journal of Rural Studies. 113, 20p., 103513
Research output: Article
2024
Conceptualizing collective action and informal women cooperatives in Africa's artisanal and small-scale mining sector: The case of Northern Ghana
Arthur-Holmes, F., Mengba, J. D.
1 Dec 2024, In: Extractive Industries and Society. 20, 18p., 101558
Research output: Article